I'm in my hurry-up mode, and trying to make some more art before I leave tomorrow, so I just got out my art surface and thought of it as a journal page--having absolutely no idea what I was going to do--which is scary for me. Sometimes it takes me longer to think of what I want to do than to do the actual piece, but this time I don't have time to do that, so I thought to myself--I'm making a journal page--
.......laid down blocks of color and stamping over that.......
Okay---getting a little nervous--I wasn't too crazy about this......
.....getting a little better now with this pop of blue....
...and now I'm starting to like it a lot and.....
.....and now I'm getting ideas....I really liked the cupboard door that I did HERE--so I decided to do this style again......
...finished! So when you scroll up and see how this started, you can see how different it is--which is a good lesson for me--don't be afraid to put anything down--it can ALWAYS be covered up again.........and.......the more you cover up, the better--
....because, you'll still have the underlying layers that you started out with. This is probably the one thing that I've taken away from all of my workshops that I've taken and art books that I've read--don't be afraid to just paint! And what made this even scarier for me, was that this paint surface was on a piece of furniture--
I thought---what the heck--it's just another surface----why not journal on it???
I did some more "journaling" on the bottom surface of the table too!
I know that a year ago, I would never even have considered doing this to a table---I'm still learning......and who knows what the next year will bring to me.
I'm off again tomorrow--this is tough!! And now the weather forecast is looking a little questionable--oh no--not again--we'll see......
45 comments:
absolutely stunning - what wonderful free abandon to just begin and create and then to see something unfold that is so beautiful.
Wishing you the best weather for the weekend. Love the table. Great example of "just start"
Looks great Di. Sometimes it's best just to fly by the seat of your pants. No planning, no expectations, just pure art fun.
Wow!! Beautiful piece. I can't believe you did it without a plan,just played. Thats so awesome.Hopeing the weather is good for you.Good luck.
I like this;)
OMG, I love this! Isn't it funny that we start off with something we aren't too sure of, and then if we are persistant we can make something lovely!
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I love your table. I especially like the face inside the heart and the sun too. I hope the weather is sunny and clear for your show.
Very "right brain"
This is beautiful! You did a fantastic job :) HOpe all your fall shows are going well!
I love it! Your 'art table' came out great! I always love to see the process behind the success and a success it is! When I paint I think...oh what the heck, I can always gesso it!
Best of luck and have fun!!:O) I love this new piece, awesome:O)
It was such fun watching this piece grow!!!! And then what a surprise to find it on the table top!!! Wow!
Wonderful!
DUH! Why didn't I think of this - just treat it as a journal page and paint. I'm not scared to play in the journal and now, thanks to you, I will use this mantra to play on canvas or furniture or...
wow wow wow - awesome!
It is a joy watching your art evolve. Thank you for bringing all of us along on your adventure! Good luck this weekend!
Love it Diane. Excellent work. Sorry I haven't been around, busy, busy, busy. You know though that I think of you and your art and always plan to stop by when I can. Good luck on you outing and do great in your show.
Diane- I love what you did to that table- and those hearts- they are fabolous!
Wish you a wonderful week-end WITHOUT rain- crooss my fingers, dear.
xo,Dorthe
To learn and remember, just get in there and paint, and I have learned that from the faces just start one, soon it starts to look like something and sometimes a really good something and sometimes for me...an OK something.
Your table is just beautiful tht blue is really great and who would of thunk. I always wonder if I would of thought to make those dark outstanding hearts or some pther thought you have that just made everything dance.
So I will remember your words, not much painting this week end family is coming and I love them so I am glad.
LOVE IT!!! Have a great time!
what a fabulous piece, has to be a fav for me. Love hearing the lessons learned through the process of creating.
This was good to see tonight, it turned out beautifully. I just ripped out 8 journal pages I started because they all just looked like cra* on a page. Aaarrrrr.....
I love that you journaled the table, and I really think you should go all out and reeeaaally journal, all over it, it would be great...I can see it Diane!
Best of luck at your show, fingers crossed for the weather!
Wow! I'm so impressed with the progression of this lovely piece! Your daring and sense of adventure really come through in both surfaces. Very pretty and well done. Thank you for sharing with us all. :)
Amazing stuff happens when you don't over think it. :) Looks like you had fun playing with paints. Have a fab weekend!
I am loving this Diane!! You are a creative queen! And always your beautiful style comes shining through no matter what the technique!!
Just beautiful!
Wishing you a great show! :)
Diane this turned out wonderfully, beautifully, someone will love it in their homes.
I wish you a wonderful time away. hopefully the weather will not chase the people away.
You are truly amazing! It's like you just jump right in with a "whatever will be, will be" attitude. I love it! Your art is beautiful and I really love how you give us the step-by-step process. You must really be loving this aspect of your life! It's so evident through your words. Thanks for sharing!!
This table turned out amazing! Love the colors, journaling... the whole package!
You crazy, girl! Crazy beautiful ;) LOVE This!! Love your courage and of course that AMAzing outcome. Way to go, Mojo!
Good luck this weekend - I hope that beauty is coming with you . . .
And thank you for your comment - I forgot to mention the Gesso (I changed it) - yes, clear gesso for this one.
xoxoxo
Beautiful! That's a great idea thinking of it as doing a journal page. takes the pressure off!
Gosh, Diane...in my eyes, you can do no wrong...haha! I'm so happy that you feel so confident in your "just paint" mode....your talent always pulls it all together :D
love the process- and surprise a table! wonderful!
Quite a beautiful table. I love how you talked about what you learned and your approach to the whole piece. Quite frankly, I was happy with the first step of blocks of color and stamping. You took it much further and was inspirational for jumping in with both feet and going for it!
Wow! That's beautiful! Thank you for this post! I'm always afraid I'm going to "mess something up" but I know I need to get over that. I keep hanging on to this wooden box that I want to paint, but haven't had the courage yet. LOL Love the colors in your piece.
Your page and your furniture are fantastic Diane. I'm a big fan of your work and think its exquisite. penny x
Seems I've been late visiting my friends all week. Looks like you will be back from your show by the time I finish appreciating this. I would have been tickled with the first step. But I really studied this piece and see how you turned it into a true work of art. I think this is a great lesson in LAYERS. I have to admit, you have some pretty special rubber stamps, too. And, you know how to use them to your advantage. Welcome home.
absolutely STELLAR table, just love it and the rest is so beautiful watching your additions and progress!! xo
What a fabulous piece! Isn't it amazing what can happen when you just let it happen? Well done!
Oh my beautifullness!!! I love the connected hearts, & then seeing that it's a piece of furniture, simply blew me away! You are so talented. That is all. xo
this is amazing! Hugs Juls
WOW Gorgeous! What a beautiful piece of art!
Love this... both the table and the post! You know, someone once said in a class I took, that if you don't like something it just means that it isn't finished yet. I have always remembered that while making art and I also just think... I can always just paint over it all and start again too! It takes some of the fear and pressure away (most of the time, lol!). I really like your idea too... just think of it as a journal page... brilliant!
xoE
I LOVE painted furniture and you did an outstanding job with this one, Diane!
What a fantastic table top journal page lol love it! Dxx
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